Amy Romm Lockard
College admissions consultant in Portland, Oregon serving families across the U.S.
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Dovetail College Consulting |
Amy Romm Lockard is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with the college search and applications. She runs Dovetail College Consulting in Portland, Oregon, and serves families across the U.S. She worked in secondary and higher education before starting her practice. She works with students who have learning differences, mental health differences, or significant financial need. She does not work with private high school students or those aiming for the most highly selective universities.
What Amy helps with
Amy guides students and families through every stage of the college search and admission process. She also helps with majors and applications.
- Building a college list and starting the college search
- Completing college applications
- Choosing a major
- Planning for college when money is tight
- Supporting students with learning differences
- Supporting students with mental health differences
- Lowering stress in the admission process
Who Amy works with
Amy works with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds. Many clients have learning differences, mental health differences, or significant financial need. She also works with quiet students who have not yet realized their potential. She does not take students at private high schools or students focused on the most highly selective universities.
How Amy works
Amy offers two ways to work together. Comprehensive College Planning gives students step-by-step, personalized guidance through every stage of the college search and applications. Hourly assistance gives targeted support for students who only need help with certain parts of the process. She also has a special populations service for students with unique needs.
Background and qualifications
Amy worked in different roles in secondary and higher education before starting Dovetail College Consulting. In those jobs she saw how much anxiety the college admission process caused students and families. She built her own approach to make the process more thoughtful and to help students feel enthusiasm about their future. She is a member of HECA and runs her practice from Portland, Oregon.
Amy Romm Lockard pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive College Planning
- Hourly assistance
- Special populations support
- Speaking events and workshops
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The CoachVouch take
Amy focuses on students with learning differences, mental health differences, and significant financial need, and she works with public school students.
Best for public school students and families who want step-by-step help with college applications and have learning differences or financial need.
Common questions
How much does Amy Romm Lockard charge?
Coaching with Amy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Amy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Amy Romm Lockard help with?
Amy Romm Lockard helps with building a college list and starting the college search, completing college applications, choosing a major and planning for college when money is tight.
Is Amy Romm Lockard certified?
Amy Romm Lockard lists: HECA member.
Does Amy Romm Lockard work with students at private high schools?
No. She does not work with students who attend private high schools. She also does not work with students focused on the most highly selective universities.
Does Amy Romm Lockard work with families outside Oregon?
Yes. She is based in Portland, Oregon, and serves families across the U.S.
How do I contact Amy Romm Lockard?
Send Amy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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